# Protests in France turn violent, with looting and cars set ablaze

https://mins.news/en/video/106308

- CBS News, 2026-10-19 13:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgowUqrenu8

> Protests across France grew more violent over the weekend as rioters looted shops, set cars on fire and clashed with police.

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